2019 Map of Appalachia

About this map

Big Stone Gap and the neighboring town of Appalachia sit at the southern edge of this Wise County landscape, where the Powell River and Callahan Cr meet. The area is defined by a dense network of mountain settlements including Stonega, Andover, Derby, and Roda, which are linked by narrow valley roads and rail corridors like Crossbrook Rd. These communities are tucked into the steep hollows of Stone Mountain, Black Mtn, and Little Stone Mtn, many of which fall within the Jefferson National Forest. The map detail traces the intricate relationship between the rugged topography and the industrial settlement patterns of the Virginia-Kentucky border. Local genealogy is supported by several marked burial sites, including Andover Cem, Kilbourn Cem, and Oak View Cem, providing specific points of reference for families rooted in these mining and timber communities.